International Health Program in

National Yang-Ming University

Website: http://ihp.web.ym.edu.tw

Email: ihp@ym.edu.tw

Tel: 886+2+28267000 ext.5333

Fax: 886+2+28218165

No. 155, Sec. 2, Linong St., Beitou District,

Taipei City 11221, Taiwan

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National Yang-Ming University (NYMU)

Introduction of University

Masters Program in International Health

I. Introduction of Program.

II. Qualification

III. Admission

IV. Application Deadline: April 30, 2010

V. Contact Information

VI. Application From & TaiwanICDF Medical Report

Ph.D. Program in International Health

I. Introduction of Program.

II. Qualification

III. Admission

IV. Application Deadline: April 30, 2010

V. Contact Information

VI. Application From & TaiwanICDF Medical Report

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Introduction of National Yang-Ming University In 1975, National Yang-Ming University was founded as National

Yang-Ming Medical College. In the 32 years since her founding, Yang-Ming

members have embraced the spirit of true knowledge, earnest actions, kind hearts,

and conscientious practice. Careful nurturing and tireless efforts by dedicated

Yang-Ming members contributed to the blossoming of Yang-Ming from a very

humble beginning to being ranked among the leading educational institutions in

Taiwan. In 1994, Yang-Ming became a University, with emphasis on biomedical

education and research.

National Yang-Ming University has five schools: School of Medicine,

School of Dentistry, School of Nursing, School of Medical Technology and

Engineering, and School of Life Sciences. Approximately 3,800 students, half of

them in graduate institutes, gather at Yang-Ming to study clinical medicine, basic

and applied biomedical sciences, and public health. The establishment of

humanity and social sciences education, upgrading the scope of biomedical

education, and pursuing excellence in biomedical research continue to be the

overall goal for Yang-Ming. Expanding collaboration with health service facilities,

development of technologies for research, creating industrial collaboration and

reinforcement of intellectual property right management are strategies for future

development of the university. On the other hand, the university is also presented

with a challenge and social responsibility to cope with diseases of our era by

developing health policies and strategies, and making contributions in

international health cooperation in education and research.

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Masters Program in International Health I. Introduction of Program

The Master program is a two-year program which offers a Master of Science

degree. Students are required to successfully accomplish at least 24 credits of

formal lecture courses, and conduct a research-oriented thesis work. Grants

Degree of Master of Public Health from the Graduate Institute of Public Health.

II. Qualification

Completion of a bachelor's degree in public health, medicine, and/or other health sciences or related fields at public or registered private universities and independent colleges; the diploma from these colleges and universities must be approved by the Taiwan Ministry of Education.

III. Admission

Objectives

1. Providing education and training for students to cultivate the capacity to

approach public health problems, and to design and carry out public health

programs.

2. Providing the platform for mutual learning and collaboration among

international and local students.

IHP at a glance

The International Health Program at National Yang-Ming University became

operational in 2002. This program seeks to train students with interests in

international health issues and equip them with capabilities in dealing with

complex challenges in public health affecting all societies. The program aims to

recruit equal numbers of domestic and international students with the expectation

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of active learning and experience sharing among students from different

backgrounds. Mandarin Chinese is the language used in the majority of classes at

Yang Ming, but all the classes in the International Health Program are in English.

Entry level Mandarin conversation classes are offered for international students.

The International Health Program is a collaborative program of six graduate

institutes at Yang Ming: Institute of Public Health, Institute of Health and Welfare

Policy, Institute of Clinical and Community Health Nursing, Institute of

Biomedical Informatics, Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and Institute

of Tropical Medicine. Faculty members from other Institutes at Yang Ming also

provide classes and tutoring.

Scope of Curriculum

TROPICAL MEDICINE/

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

HEALTH POLICY/

COMMUNITY HEALTH

CORE COURSES Epidemiology

Introduction to Biostatistics

REQUIRED

COURSES

1. Seminar on Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases

2. Introduction to Tropical Medicine

1. Fundamentals of Health Policy and Management

2. Introduction to International Health

3. Seminar on International Health

ELECTIVE

COURSES

OFFERED BY

EACH

CONCENTRATION

Tropical Medicine:

1. Advanced Course in Infectious diseases

2. Advanced Tropical Medicine

3. Epidemiology, Virology and Control of HIV and Influenza Viruses

4. Molecular Tropical Medicine

5. Vector Biology

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Health Policy & Community health:

1. Comparative Health Care System

2. Economic Evaluation in Health & Medicine

3. Health Economics

4. Medicine, Ethics and Law

5. Scientific Writing for Research

6. Social and Cultural Aspects of Health

7. A Practical Appraisal of International Community Health Programs

8. Community Health Theory and Case Studies

9. Designing and Conducting Health Survey

10. International Health Regulations and Practices

11. Medical Database Design & Management

12. Public Mental Health

13. Qualitative Research Methodology

General:

1. Independent Study

2. Practical Training

Note:

1. Students are encouraged to take courses offered by other concentrations.

2. The courses may subject to minor changes.

3. A minimum of 24 credits in courses and a six-credit masters thesis.

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IV. Application Deadline: April 30,2010

V. Contact Information

The Admissions Office National Yang Ming University

No. 155, Section 2, Li-Nong Street, Beitou District, Taipei City 112,Taiwan

(R.O.C.)

Tel: 886-2-2826-7393

Fax: 886-2-2823-3887

Contact person: Ms. Tina LU

Email: tylu@ym.edu.tw

The International Health Program Office

Contact Person: Ms. Justine JIAN

Tel: 886-2-2826-7000 ext 5333

Fax: 886-2-2821-8165

E-mail: ihp@ym.edu.tw

Website: http://ihp.web.ym.edu.tw

If you are interested in our program and would like to request information, please

contact us

VI. Application Form & TaiwanICDF Medical Report An application is considered to be completed only if it contains all the

following documents:

a. Application form

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b. Autobiography (written in English) c. Two photocopies of the graduation certificate from the highest educational

institution (with translation to English, if in other languages), two official

transcripts obtained from school (with translation to English, if in other

languages)

d. The graduation certificate of foreign educational institution and transcripts shall be subjected to validation by the R.O.C. (Taiwan) embassy

/representative office in accordance with requirements of the Ministry of

Education, R.O.C..

e. Health Examination Certificate (including an HIV test) f. Two Letters of recommendation g. Study and research plan (please specify fields/topics of interest) h. Evidence of English proficiency-TOEFL internet-based test score of 79-80

(or paper-and-pencil test score of 550 or computer-based test score of 213)

or higher, or former TOEFL test-IELTS test score of 6.5.

i. Other supporting materials

Please mail the entire application package to the Admissions Office of

National Yang Ming University. And all of required documents should be filled in

by typing or printed written. The application deadline is April 30 of year 2010,

but early application is recommended. No application with missing articles or

incomplete forms will be accepted by the National Yang Ming University. No late

submission or any make-up practice will be accepted.

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Ph.D. Program in International Health

I. Introduction of Program The Doctoral program is aimed to provide education and training for those

with a need and strong interest in independent research. The average length for

accomplishing a PhD program at Yang Ming is about five years. The candidate is

required to accomplish formal course works, a qualification examination, and

independent research which leads to results publishable on international scienti